Melissa McCarthy could play Ursula in the live-action version of Little Mermaid.
The A-list actress is reportedly in early talks to appear in the movie.
The production, which is being directed by Rob Marshall, is expected to incorporate original songs from the 1989 animated film in addition to new music from artists like Alan Menken and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
'Planet of the Apes' franchise looks to future with new film 'Kingdom'
"Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes", the latest installment in the sci-fi franchise, is both a sequel and a prequel, its director, Wes Ball, says.
Global Village extends season 28
Dubai's Global Village has announced the extension of its Season 28 closing date by one more week.
Overcrowded Venice introduces first payment charge for tourists
Venice becomes the first city in the world on Thursday to introduce a payment system for tourists in an effort to thin the crowds that throng the canals during the peak holiday season.
John Lennon's lost 1960s acoustic guitar to go up for auction
A previously lost 12-string acoustic guitar that belonged to the late John Lennon will go up for sale at an auction in May after it was recently found in the attic of a home in Britain.
Ryan Gosling's 'The Fall Guy' is a love letter to stunt performers
After serving "Kenergy" with "Barbie", actor Ryan Gosling turns the spotlight on the moviemakers whose job is to shine on screen while remaining invisible in "The Fall Guy".
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John Lyons of Espace Real Estate says there is a slight slowdown in the property market during summer. So we asked him, does this mean prices are negotiable during the summer months?
Lawyer Rebecca Kelly of Clyde & Co. explained why UAE judicial authorities are setting up new offices to deal with financial crime, including money laundering.
Airalo - an eSim company disrupting telco's roaming revenues, has raised $60 million in funding including investment from our own e&.
It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.
The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.
